| Meaning | maiden, pure |
| Origin | Latin, Roman |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Vir-gin-ia |
About Virginia
Few names possess Virginia's stately dignity and historical resonance. This distinguished choice has adorned queens, scholars, and trailblazers throughout centuries, establishing a legacy of strength and grace. Virginia balances formality with warmth, offering multiple nickname possibilities while maintaining its full-form elegance. The name suggests cultivation, intelligence, and classic American heritage. Parents selecting Virginia demonstrate confidence in traditional values while providing their daughter with a name that commands respect in any setting. Its literary associations and geographic connections add depth and richness, making Virginia a substantive choice for families who appreciate names with gravitas.
Names Similar to Virginia
| Virginie |
| Virgie |
| Victoria |
| Valerie |
| Violet |
| Vivian |
| Veronica |
| Vanessa |
| Valentina |
| Venus |
| Vera |
| Viola |
Nicknames for Virginia
| Ginny |
| Virgie |
| Ginia |
| Ginger |
Famous People Named Virginia
| Virginia Woolf | English writer and pioneer of modernist literature |
| Virginia Apgar | American obstetrical anesthetist and creator of the Apgar Score |
| Virginia Dare | The first English child born in the Americas, in 1587 |
| Virginia Ruzici | Romanian former professional tennis player and French Open champion |
| Virginia McKenna | English actress and wildlife campaigner |
| Virginia Madsen | American actress and Academy Award nominee |
| Virginia Williams | American actress known for her roles in TV shows and films |
| Virginia Vallejo | Colombian journalist and author |
| Virginia Postrel | American author and political and cultural commentator |
| Virginia Gibson | American dancer, singer, and actress |
| Virginia Johnson | American blues singer and pianist |
| Virginia Hey | Australian actress and dancer |
| Virginia Gilmore | American film and stage actress |
| Virginia Gregg | American actress and voice artist |
| Virginia O'Brien | American actress and singer |
| Virginia Mayo | American actress and dancer |
| Virginia Hill | American organized crime figure |
| Virginia Lacy Jones | African American civil rights leader |
Characters Named Virginia
| Virginia Woolf | A fictionalized version of the writer in the novel "The Hours" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Weasley | A character in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Virginia Venit | Love interest in the movie "Happy Gilmore" |
| Virginia Hill | A character in the TV show "Boardwalk Empire" |
| Virginia Johnson | Character in the TV show "Masters of Sex" |
| Virginia "Pepper" Snapple | Character in the webcomic "Homestuck" |
| Virginia Slims | A character in the musical "Heathers" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Sloan | Character in the TV show "The West Wing" |
| Virginia "Ginny" O'Keefe | Character in the movie "Friday Night Lights" |
| Virginia "Ginger" Ventura | A character in the movie "Casino" |
| Virginia "Pepper" Potts | Character in the "Iron Man" movie series |
| Virginia "Ginny" Doyle | Character in the movie "A League of Their Own" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Fanning | Character in the movie "All Over the Guy" |
| Virginia Clemm | Character in the graphic novel "From Hell" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Brown | A character in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Brissac | Character in the movie "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" |
| Virginia Lewis | Character in the TV show "Supernatural" |